The Hatchery Chicago

The Hatchery Chicago The Hatchery Chicago® is a non-profit food and beverage incubator dedicated to helping local entrepreneurs build and grow successful businesses.

10/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that two incredible entrepreneurs from The Hatchery have been awarded the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation's Support West grant! 🎉A huge congratulations to crafian.co and Soul Kitchen Chicago!

Through this partnership with the Blackhawks Foundation, these passionate food entrepreneurs are getting the investment, resources, and boost they need to grow their businesses and enrich the local neighborhood economy.

We are endlessly proud of the hard work and creativity of our entrepreneur community. Thank you to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation for standing behind West Side innovation and helping local culinary businesses shine! 🏑♥️🍴

09/23/2026

🎉Congratulations to these Cohort 9 graduates!

These entrepreneurs came through The Hatchery Incubation Cohort Program for coaching, education, and community. And now they're standing on business with developed products, required licensing, and solid plans for growth and market entry.

This graduation showcase featured the following businesses. Check them out and give them a follow.
👉Hot. Damn. Girl! (Banana Pudding)
👉The Commissary Collective
👉9TEA3
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👉Annie’s American Creamery
👉jsomthaihomekitchen

08/25/2026

Tonight's the night! The Brewing The American Dream Sales Panel and Speed Coaching event is underway.

Six months ago these entrepreneurs came to The Hatchery with food business ideas and determination. Through the Incubati...
08/24/2026

Six months ago these entrepreneurs came to The Hatchery with food business ideas and determination. Through the Incubation Cohort coaching, education, and supportive community, they solidified business plans, completed required licensing, and pitched their final products to their fellow cohorts and industry expert judges.

They entered with bold ideas and leave as proven builders. Keep your eyes on this cohort, they're just getting started. 💫✨

Just two days until the Taste of The Hatchery! Come join us and the diverse selection of vendors from The Hatchery on Sa...
07/24/2026

Just two days until the Taste of The Hatchery! Come join us and the diverse selection of vendors from The Hatchery on Saturday, July 25 from 10am - 2pm on the plaza at 135 N Kedzie Ave. Here are three more of our favorite vendors who will be joining us:

Graize makes caramelized corn puffs from natural, gluten-free ingredients. They have a variety of flavors needed to satisfy any sweet tooth without the guilt. Learn more about them at their Instagram .

XQ Coffee Co is a new specialty coffee house with a mission to promote equality and community. Their proprietary house blend is a medium-light roast featuring beans from Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Colombia. Learn more about them on their website (Xqcoffee.com) or Instagram .

Tom Foolery Chocolates will be selling chocolate bars & bon bons.

Taste of The Hatchery is tomorrow from 10am - 2pm on the plaza at The Hatchery (135 N Kedzie Ave). Today, we're highligh...
07/24/2026

Taste of The Hatchery is tomorrow from 10am - 2pm on the plaza at The Hatchery (135 N Kedzie Ave). Today, we're highlighting three exciting vendors that will be showing out tomorrow.

Impact Culinary Training is a no-cost job training program at The Hatchery for young adults who are interested in starting a culinary or food service career. The program is designed for ages 18-24 and includes 8 weeks of kitchen and job readiness training, followed by a 4-week paid internship at a Chicagoland restaurant. Participants build skills in food safety, knife work, kitchen equipment, cooking methods, product storage, and job readiness, with the goal of preparing them for entry-level restaurant and food service roles. Chef Dan Black will be on site to not only table with information about the program but will have samples as well. Learn more about them at their website (https://industrialcouncil.com/impact/) or Instagram .

Steepers Only is a premium tea company, led by a founder who taps into her food science degree to create custom blends. Each blend is made with superfood, anti-oxidant rich ingredients. Learn more about them at their website (https://steepersonly.com/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/steepersonly) or Instagram .

Nakinoku will be serving up a curry hot sauce and a tandoori bbq sauce along with a set of globally inspired dry rubs. Learn more about them at their website (www.serangoonmarket.com) and Instagram .

We have three more Taste of The Hatchery vendors to promote today! Stop by The Hatchery this Saturday from 10am - 2pm to...
07/22/2026

We have three more Taste of The Hatchery vendors to promote today! Stop by The Hatchery this Saturday from 10am - 2pm to get a taste of what they're cooking.

Fatso Hard Kitchen is a 100% woman-owned, premier Chicago catering company. They are dedicated to curating unforgettable dining experiences where food transcends the plate; it's how we unite people and celebrate the spirit of excellence.
They deliver simple, hearty comfort food infused with bold flavors, using only the freshest ingredients, and crafting every dish with care. They believe great food should nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Their dining experiences are built around our core values: love, tradition, integrity, family, and quality service.
Learn more about them at their website (https://fatsohardkitchen.com/home), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FatsoHardKitchenLLC/) or Instagram .

Lowtide Goods makes Dainties - bite-sized nut meringue cookies. Learn more about them at their website (lowidegoods.com) or Instagram .goods.

Herbal Alchemy produces hand-crafted flavored syrup for coffee, tea, cocktail, and culinary use. Herbal Alchemy produces standard flavors as well as unique and signature flavors for retail and wholesale. Learn more about them at their website (https://www.herbalalchemysyrup.com) or Instagram .

The countdown to the Taste of The Hatchery continues and we have MANY more vendors to promote. Keep an eye out for these...
07/21/2026

The countdown to the Taste of The Hatchery continues and we have MANY more vendors to promote. Keep an eye out for these vendors, this Saturday from 10am - 2pm at The Hatchery!

Bobby’s Fried Chicken is serving up Parisian Fried Chicken and Fries developed by the biggest fried chicken nerd you’ve ever met! Learn more about them at their website (https://bobbyfriedchicken.net/) or Instagram

Sr Empanada serves delicious Empanadas with different fillings, perfect for an event or just to enjoy with family. Learn more about them on their website (srempanada.com).

Desserts by Kim are delicious dessert shooters and desserts created with high quality ingredients. From Cookies & Cream, to Tres Leches Dream they serve smiles!

Meet some of our amazing vendors who will be selling and sampling at the Taste of The Hatchery, on July 25 from 10am - 2...
07/21/2026

Meet some of our amazing vendors who will be selling and sampling at the Taste of The Hatchery, on July 25 from 10am - 2pm. We'll be sharing sets of our vendors in the lead up to the event, so keep your eyes out for more exciting food businesses that will be on the plaza next weekend.

Che Linda makes popsicles packed with traditional Latin American chelada ingredients. Stick it right into your favorite Mexican l***r to instantly create a premium b**r cocktail. Or just enjoy it by itself for an intense real fruit flavor. Learn more about them on Instagram .

Naija's Best Catering brings the vibrant, bold flavors of Nigeria to Chicago's diverse event scene. Built on the pillars of Quality, Value, and Experience, they create memorable, stress-free catering experiences for corporate functions, community events, and private celebrations. Their mission is to make authentic Nigerian cuisine more accessible across Chicago while delivering exceptional hospitality and beautifully presented food. Learn more by following them on Instagram .

Ruby Fine Hibiscus Tea is the Crown Jewel of Chicago: a handcrafted beverage made with love, named after the co-founders' great-grandmother. Ruby is a real, rare and refreshing blend of hibiscus, ginger, local honey, and pink salt. In one year, Ruby has shared over 20,000 bottles across Chicago's favorite markets, festivals, stores and celebrations. Learn more about them at their website experienceruby.com or Instagram .

07/01/2026

That’s a wrap on the . Help us give a BIG CONGRATS to ROYCE+REIGN, BeLoved Foods | Protein Cake, The Spice Drops Moonbeans Orbital Foods Co. Lowtide Goods Regina Trillo BrainFood | Megan & Dr. Gupta on an incredible show! We can’t wait to see what’s to come!

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